Upcycling DIY home decor, woodworking and Crafts
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It is that time again… snowballs, mittens, cocoa, and handmade lovers everywhere, busily creating gifts and ornaments for the holiday season. We have gathered up all of SBLC’s Christmas posts, for a fantastic collection of over 50 handmade ornaments, gifts, printables and inspiration to get you going this Christmas. Happy handmade holidays!
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I am so excited about today’s project. The closet situation in my new place is less than optimal (totally crappy). In desperate need of a solution, I searched and landed on this simple armoire building plan from Ana White. If you have been around here long, you know I am a big fan of Ana’s site. She introduced me to woodworking and I have been covered in sawdust since that day. This project was easy to follow. I made some adjustments since I wanted it larger than the dimensions of the original plan, and I was improvising with salvaged wood I had on hand.
This was my first project using Annie Sloan chalk paint. Don’t you love the color?! It is called Arles, and I finished with Annie Sloan Clear Wax, then Dark Wax over the top of that. Its a bit more “aged” than what I had planned. Turns out a little of the dark wax goes quite far. I will keep that in mind for my next project. I still love it. If you run into that, you can always paint over the wax. It wasn’t that big of a deal to me in this case. We all know I will be painting it a new color when I change my room decor anyway, right?
Here is the Annie Sloan paint. Yum.
Sad quality iPhone shot of the armoire before painting. Hard to get any shots of it really, because of the room size and… oh yeah, I made it huge.
Did you check out the knobs I found at Hobby Lobby? Perfect.
That’s it. I love it. Off to figure out what to build next.
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The abundance of curbside discarded chairs in my area has me looking for ways to repurpose old chairs and their parts. Today’s post brings my favorite finds for DIY upcycling inpsiration. I truly didn’t anticipate finding a wreath during my searching on this one, but it happened. Not only that, but it’s pretty cool, I must say. You will see chair back, legs, spindles, even entire chairs given new purpose in some seriously creative ways. Enjoy!
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This is a joyous moment for me. The Fall Aluminum Can Leaf Wreath DIY I shared with you was featured in GreenCraft Magazine! When i got the email expressing interest in my project for this issue, I literally squealed from my bed, where I lay with the then current issue of GreenCraft on my nightstand. It is my go to publication for creative upcycling inspiration, and I am delighted to have my project amongst its beautiful pages.
Check out the issue, and be sure and visit our Recycled Projects Gallery for tons more project ideas using recycled materials!
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Potatoes are a staple in the world for many reasons. We all grew up with them, right? They are relatively abundant, inexpensive, versatile and have some pretty significant health benefits as well. Did you know that diets low in sodium and high in potassium reduce the likelihood of stroke and high blood pressure? That is all icing on the “they can be used to make some pretty savory soups” cake. Here are five mouth watering recipes to go to when you want to branch out from french fries and mashed potatoes (which, by the way, are exquisite in and of themselves). Perfect for the cool nights ahead… enjoy!
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I have been giving you quick, easy crochet patterns here and there, in anticipation of holiday handmade frenzies everywhere. Today I am sharing a collection of over 50 of my favorite crochet gift ideas with free patterns so you can make them yourself!
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Every year about this time, crochet hooks and knitting needles around the globe are busy preparing handmade holiday gifts. I oscillate between crochet and knitting, but this year it seems to be all about crochet for me. I wanted to share this great Coffee Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern from Akamatra. This gift is perfect for a large chunk of those on my list. With all my vintage buttons, I will be accessorizing each cozy with its recipient in mind.
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I love quick crochet projects, and I think you may have noticed the bracelet obsession here at SBLC. This crochet bracelet pattern from The Spotted Hook is right up my alley!
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We have been busy gathering all of SBLC’s recycled craft projects and roundups into on spot! Now you have a go to destination for inspiration on crafting with junk. Feel good about yourself as you make beauty while helping to clear the landfills. Just click the thumbnail above or here: Saved By Love Creations Recycled Project Gallery. Enjoy!
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This week’s 50+ round-up is all about DIY shelves. It is amazing what you can use to create shelving, so think outside of the box and keep your eyes peeled while you are out there junking!
